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Concetta Brophy Obituary
She was born on Dec. 26, 1926, in Canastota, a daughter of Michael and Mary Vecchio Logiudice.
Jennie lived in the Canastota area all her life, except for a brief time when she lived at 1910 Lodi St. in Syracuse. She was a proud graduate of Canastota High School, Class of 1945.
She was a member of St. Agatha's Church in Canastota.
Jennie lived her life through her faith, loving her family and cherishing her many friends. She had a kind word about everyone she met and had the wonderful gift of making new friends until the day she passed.
She married Richard E. "Dick" Brophy on Nov. 15, 1947 in Canastota. Dick died on April 12, 1999.
Surviving are: three sons, Michael E. Brophy and Sheila Richmond of Cape Coral, Fla., Richard E. Brophy, Jr., Edward P. Brophy and Charlene Barres, all of Canastota; a daughter and son-in-law, Grace and Scott Rapasadi of Canastota; two daughters-in-law, Carol Brophy, and Patricia Brophy; six grandchildren, Laurie Brophy, Jeff Brophy, Gina and Bob Stokes, Scottie Rapasadi, John Brophy and Karen Parris-Vrendenburg, and Cristen Brophy; two great-grandchildren, Evan Brophy and Elijah Brophy; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jennie's family would like to thank Dr. McKay and the staff at the Oneida Healthcare Center ICU for the kindness and compassion shown to Jennie during her final days. A special thanks to those who helped care for Jennie, including Carol Barnes, Gloria Miller, Debbie Mowers, Gerald Moreton, and Mike Delaney. Jennie was predeceased by three brothers, Samuel Logiudice, Rocco "Rocky" Logiudice, and Michael Logiudice; and two sisters, Natale Stagnitti, and Marianne DenHaese.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at St. Agatha's Church, Canastota, where a funeral Mass will be held. The Rev. Kevin J. Corcoran, Pastor, will officiate. Calling hours will be held Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201 James St., Canastota. In her memory, contributions may be made to the Canastota Alumni Association, c/o Jane Hicks, 120 Prospect Street, Canastota, NY 13032, or to the Madison County Office for the Aging, 138 Dominick Bruno Blvd., Canastota, NY 13032, with envelopes available at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Concetta Brophy
Morgan Jenkins
April 15, 2019
The Lives you touched, are all Here. A Happy Memory surfaces and Leads To A Smile. Your Spirit lives on through your AMAZING CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. They Are Making You Proud!
Gina Sanabria
July 10, 2011
Dear Aunt Jenny,
It's taken me a while to look this page up and write to you. It is hard with my dad, your brother gone. But here I am finally.I hope you are up there taking care of dear old Rocco. He loved you so. I remember the times when I used to visit Canastota as a child. I looked forward to driving over to your house. I loved your house and your porch. And I loved when you would take me in the evening for pizza at the local pizzeria. You always treated me so wonderfully. You have such a lovely family and I am proud to be related to all of you. It was hard to be as close as I would have liked living here in NYC, but the times I visited were some of the best times of my life. I will miss you but never forget you.
Love,
Gina and family
Leona (Hoose) Meyers
June 15, 2011
Gracie and family, I'm sorry this condolence is so late in coming, but I just found out about your mom's passing. It's hard to believe time has passed so quickly since we were children playing up and down Main Street under the watchful eye of our parents. I have many fond memories of your mom and how very kind and welcoming she was. Jennie always had something nice to say and just loved to sit, talk, and laugh. I feel truly blessed to have known her and to have grown-up in our wonderful hometown of Canastota. Our mom's will be missed. My heart goes out to you and yours. May God's love comfort you.
Denise (Henley) Henry
May 5, 2011
Dear Ed,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Your mother was a class act. She touched many lives, including mine. I remember meeting her for the first time a couple of years ago at the IBHOF. She asked me my name and told me to sit down next to her and take a break. Next thing you know, we were chatting up a storm! I could feel her incredibly warm spirit. I often think of that moment and how truly special she was. She left a lasting impression on me. Please find comfort in God's love.
Nancy Domenico
May 2, 2011
To the Brophy family
I am so sorry for your loss.
Liz Mazzoli
April 30, 2011
Mike, Richard, Ed & Grace,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Genny. I always enjoyed talking with her and she just loved you all so much.
Warmly, Vin & Liz Mazzoli
D. Cheryl (Miller) LaFleur
April 28, 2011
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You are ALL in my thoughts and prayers..I was so happy to see Jennie on a recent visit to N.Y. She had forgotten a few things but;her eyes still sparkled with love. My memory is sparked..as I recall the many times Pam,Bobby,Bruce and I would jump 3 stones to cross the creek onto the Brophy back yard, meeting up with Carmen,Teddy,Mike and Richard. Whether it was to babysit Eddie & Gracie..or just play in that big yard. Always good fun! The creek is overgrown..we wondered how we could have skated on that little creek..The Brophy family were just such a LARGE PART of our growing up. We were all truly blessed to have been from a small village where we knew love, even from the neighbors. We will see our families again..that's the good news.Love to all. Cheryl (Miller)
April 28, 2011
Michael, Gracie, Richard & Eddie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. My best memories of her were in the grocery store. I would always see her there and we would talk about what to make for dinner. Got some good ideas from her and of course she talked about all of you. My prayers are with you all. Debbie DiToma Snyder
Roasemarie Smith
April 26, 2011
To the Brophy Family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I Met lori"s grandmother at her shower. My prayers go out to all of you.
Rose Smith
April 26, 2011
To the whole Brophy family: I was so saddened to hear of Jennie's passing.She was such a happy , loving and great person all around. I have not seen her in many years but will always remember good times, talking over coffee visits when Gracie and Eddie were little. My long departed husband Fred Tucci had a particularly
soft spot for Jennie and he always told about how she had taught Mike and him to dance when they were young. She showed them how to practice by holding onto a door frame.!!!!!God speed to a terrific lady. Gloria Tucci, Cortland, NY
Barbara Catalano Stevenson
April 25, 2011
To the entire Brophy family, Your mom was a wonderful, caring lady. She had such a great sense of humor. I used to love having her come to our house (Sally Catalano) and listen to them tell stories of growing up in Canastota. She touched so many lives. My prayers go out to all of you. God Bless, Barbara Catalano Stevenson
April 25, 2011
We're deeply saddened by your loss. Your mom was an outstanding lady and I can still see her smiling and talking to everyone. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Love JoAnne & Bob McCormick
April 25, 2011
Dear Mike, Richard, Grace and Eddie, I was so sad to hear of Aunt Jennie's passing. Your mother was a special lady, not just to her extended family, but to most of those who knew her. She always had such a kind word about everyone! Always so complimentary, even on our worst days! I am so grateful that I got to see her in November. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love and many hugs,
Kathy Pavone Devine
April 25, 2011
To the entire Brophy family, Sorry for your loss .Jenny was a great lady, she always had a big smile and Hello for me every time that I saw her. She will be missed by all that knew her...JIM Barres
crystal curtis
April 24, 2011
i remember ms b well from when i was about 16 i had just started my first job at mcdonalds and there she was with the biggest smile... every time i saw her from then on we would hug kiss eachother cheeks and tell eachother how much we loved one another... she is honestly a lady i will remember for the rest of my life
Deidre Henley
April 24, 2011
Ed,
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carmen Harlow
April 24, 2011
Ed,
Just thinking about you--you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Claude Hertel Sr.
April 24, 2011
I would like to send my condolences to Eddie and his family. I'm sorry for your loss.
Paul Crowley
April 23, 2011
I grew up and went to school with Mike and we babysat for Eddie. During all that time Mrs. Brophy was the epitome of a great Mom. The time I spent at her house was very special. I knew that then and I know now how special a Mom she really was. She treated me as her own child I always loved her for that. I grieve deeply for her passing.
PAUL CROWLEY
MARTY GRAHAM
April 23, 2011
DEAR GRACIE' RICHARD' EDDIE AND MIKE
OUR THOUGHTS AND HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILYS YOUR MOTHER WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON IN OUR LIVES
LOVE MARTY & MARY GRAHAM
Jim Battaglia
April 23, 2011
Mike
Sorry to hear of your mom's passing.
We send our condolences to you and your family
Joe Palmieri
April 23, 2011
May God bless you
Kathleen Rapasadi
April 22, 2011
So sorry to hear of about your Mom. Jenni was very special- what a wonderful woman! How Cristen and Emily would entertain her!! They enjoyed all their visits. She was definitely a wonderful "legend" in Canastota! She will be missed!!
April 22, 2011
Mike, Richard, Eddie. Grace,
I have fond childhood memories of living next door to the Brophy family. Your mom was so much fun and truly liked being around the kids in the neighborhood. She was kind and always interested in our lives and what we were doing.. She was a very special person to all of us. She was proud of each one of you.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of your family.
Ross Stagnitti- Schenectady, NY
April 22, 2011
Dear Gracie,Richard,Eddie and Michael,my heart broke when I heard the sad news of your mother's passing.She certainly was an institution in Canastota,how many people have s sundae named after them at McDonalds.Canastota has lost one of it's finest.
With Love Susan Murphy
Jennifer Pluff
April 22, 2011
To all of the family..I am very sorry for your loss!
Todd Bennett
April 22, 2011
Sorry to hear the news. I adored Jennie and can still see her sitting on her porch. What a sweet and great lady.
Daris (Raymond) Kosinski
April 22, 2011
To the "Brophy" family: Reading of Jennie's passing deeply saddened me. I am so sorry for your loss. I have nothing but great memories of Jennie. Sending thoughts and prayers. May the continued love of God, friends and family help you through this difficult time. Jennie definitely earned her wings while she was with us here on earth. Love to all,
Patricia Cerio
April 22, 2011
The world just lost a wonderful woman...may she rest in peace...
Gene Pavone
April 22, 2011
Dear Gracie, Mike, Richard, Eddie & Family, We can't begin to tell you how sorry we are to hear about your mother's passing. I will always remember how she use to refer to me as her good looking little nephew. I am so lucky that the time I spent in NY recently enabled me to spend time with your mother. Even this past Saturday in the hospital we had a nice talk. We all loved your mother very much & she will be forever in our hearts. Our prayers are with you all. Love,Genie, Berta & Lexi
sue stevens
April 22, 2011
So sorry for your loss Grace. Prayers are with you.Sue hoyt- Stevens
Sharon Becker
April 21, 2011
To my very dear friend Grace and her wonderful family.......I send my love and prayers. Your mom was a wonderful person who always touched my heart and will never be forgotten......With all my love ....Sharon Becker ( Tampa , Fl )
April 21, 2011
Great Memories with Aunt Jennie on North Main street . Our thoughts are with all of you,
LOVE , Andy, Benita ,Mike, Vanessa,Jared
Stephanie Greer
April 21, 2011
Mike, So very sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a nice woman. I remember her fondly from years ago when we were all so much younger. Take care. . .
Morgan Jenkins
April 21, 2011
Jennie B.... so many fond memories.... the Brophy sunday for you and the pie-a-la-mode for Dick... you touched the lives of so many...may your family find peace during this difficult time in knowing how greatful all of us in the community are for you being a part of so many lives.... Morgan and Jinelle Jenkins and family.
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